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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
The exam period has been excruciatingly long, made worse by the fact that anti-social me has no one in a similar shoe who doesn't mind me latching onto for mutual support and encouragement. And Ronald has been enjoying those free time while he is not on shift entertaining himself (watch endless shows, chiong pokemon) while throwing in the convenient excuse that 'she probably needs to concentrate on studying so I better be a great boyfriend and not go disturb her'. Sounding very spiteful here but oh well. He couldn't deny he did think I would be better off alone and chose not to find trouble for me (and him) by occupying my studying time with his presence. Sometimes men just don't understand women. (If you are scratching your head reading this you probably don't understand too) So that concludes my most tormenting exam period in 3.5 years so far. I thought it was finally over and let out my fat sigh of relief during the collection of my last paper, thinking how December is going to be awesome with the festive spirit and a whole month of time spent with loved ones ahead. But I'm now slumped in my sofa, taken to blogging, after no more show or game is able to elicit any sliver of interest or pleasantness, and the act of scrolling past social media posts no longer triggers my dopamine pathways. It is raining outside and the gloom piles on (but I love rain so I feel a little less lonely with it. Maybe it's because it gives me a legit reason for staying in so I don't feel so miserable). It's not really that I have nothing going on this month - I have just had a short getaway to Batam and am anticipating Bangkok trip at the end of the month, but apart from these, I find myself looking at the most dreary and joyless December I've ever had. This is the time when writing becomes appealing again. Some people write when they're happy, when they're inspired, when they're thoughtful. But most people write when words in print are all that can help purge the bundle of tangled emotions weighing down their chest. Investing time in crafting the perfect words to express yourself is cathartic on its own. It is like finding a log after floating for ages in a vast ocean; finding a sense of control amidst endless helplessness. - I guess I feel better enough now to not elaborate on what is bothering me. After all, I only came here to find an outlet of release, but now I don't need it. Lamenting the lack of photos on this blog since about 4 or 5 years ago I shall attempt to throw in some. 
This is Ron's sweet attempt to atone for his sins - he made up for all his neglect by buying all the food that he believed I wanted to try. It was right after my last exam paper, we had a meal and sat for one or two hours up on Vivocity roof top. It was simple and very enjoyable. :)
Which reminds me - I now have straight teeth!
 
Dress up and make up... Ha ha so rare that I should take a pic (*coughs* many) to remember it.
 
Taken at Saizeriya! It's an extremely affordable Italian restaurant. Food is great for its price, but don't expect too much! We had a movie date at GV Gemini, the couple cinema. 18 dollars for a movie ticket is not worth it. Although all are couple seats with considerable space between each couple, I don't understand why people would need that 'privacy'. Haha! But Catching Fire was AWESOME.
Trying the cutesie hair ribbon look!!!! (Gey kiang.)
One of the few presentable selfies from Batam trip. Trololol. What do girls do when they have time to pass?
 There was much drama during the whole trip, which made it very memorable. Haha. 1. Peijun was late and we missed our ferry, so the next time we could depart was 2 hours later! 2. Took our package at Eska Spa. The place was well furnished and the people were nice. But my masseur was an inexperienced young girl... What I received on my left body was different from what I received on my right. Haha! But she was very nice and sweet so I didn't feel like my money was spent unworthily. But my express manicure was redone THREE times and it still got destroyed in the end. Wonder if they were using real OPI, because even 4 hours later they were not dry :( 3. At the hotel (Harmoni Suites), we were given a room that was already occupied. But the staff were very courteous and attentive; they escorted us up to our room each time and because of the mistake we were upgraded to a larger room with no extra charges. Room amenities were great, you could cook up a whole meal with their stove, pots and pans. The bathroom was spacious and there was a bathtub (don't assume all hotels have them!). The TV even showed Channel 5, 8 and U! I'm actually really happy with the hotel, and the breakfast (SQUEAL)!!! OHHH and yes they also have a gym which leads up to a pool. 4. While shopping in Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall, we entered a toy/gift shop and the two shopkeepers were looking worriedly/warily at us. We were wondering what happened and they tried to tell us, but they spoke zero English and we didn't understand Bahasa so thank god one of them could speak hokkien and we tried our best to interpret. Apparently there were 3 men that were following us around, and the shopkeeper even saw one of them open the outer compartment of my bag (to think I thought I was careless and forgot to zip it). Even while speaking to us the few men were loitering and even returned near the shop we were in to pretend to go to the loo. It was freaky and after advising us on how to take care of our belongings the shopkeeper brought us to find the security personnel. We didn't understand their conversation but I guess they probably stepped up security around the mall after that. We were sorta shaken after the incident (especially when we walked past the men again) but were more worried for the shopkeeper who helped us! Hope the men didn't go find her any trouble. (By the way I didn't lose anything, wasn't dumb enough to leave my valuables in the outermost pocket of my bag! Let them steal my tissue paper, contact lens solution blablah...) Moral of story: Try not to go to Batam when you only have 2 girls! The shopkeeper said pickpockets target Singaporeans that come to Batam to shop in the weekend in small groups. If you must, be alert and all times and take care of your belongings. Everything else about the trip was otherwise pleasant, sans the chaotic and disorganized departure at the ferry terminal. Well this has been an unexpected post. Hahahah this is what boredom does to you. -awkward ending- |
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